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DVR saved my life. I don’t understand how I lived before it and can’t fathom a future without it. Television is the new film. The best writing, acting and production is happening on cable, not in movie theaters. In the past decade, Television series have gotten more complex, daring, funny and experimental. Thanks to networks like AMC, HBO, and FX, television has become exciting again and with thoughtful planning with my DVR, I never miss an episode.

Below is a list of shows and episodes that are certified diesel.

Series

South Park
The most consistently funny show on television. Biting commentary that never takes itself too seriously.

Party Down
Ahead of it’s time. Starz didn’t know what it had and let poor ratings dictate the show’s fate.

Top Chef
Reality TV that doesn’t dumb it self down. Miles beyond The Food Network.

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I once had the dream of making movies (and some romantic part of me still does). A great movie can transport you through a world of emotions, and always leaves you with that feeling. That something that sticks with you for a couple days after the credits role. That itch that makes you rethink everything you’ve ever seen before. That need to see the same thing over and over again to pick up all the references and dialogue and over analyze the plot and characters. If the formula is right, movies can still be magic.

Below are films that are certified diesel.

Comedy

The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976)
The genius of Peter Sellars. Top notch slapstick comedy.

Sixteen Candles (1984)
I’m a sucker for eighties teen comedies. John Hughes was the master.